INFORMATION, CONSULTATION, PARTICIPATION

Welcome to the City of Port Phillip's online consultation pages

'Have Your Say' provides a direct link into Council's decision-making processes and provides an easy way to contribute your ideas and opinions about key issues being considered by Council.

There are a variety of ways to participate: fill in surveys, send in submissions, contribute to on-line discussions, give feedback via email.

Registration is required to participate in the online discussion forums (this is quick and easy - see top right hand corner of this page).

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Current Consultations Site Feedback

New Masterplan for Marina Reserve St Kilda

Phase two - formal submissions to be considered on draft masterplan for Marina Reserve

As part of phase two of the consultation process for Marina Reserve, Council invited formal public submissions, supporting or opposing the draft masterplan. 190 formal public submissions were received, supporting or opposing the draft masterplan which were considered at a council meeting on Monday 9 August 2010.

The Council Report and Minutes can be accessed at http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/3826.htm Following this meeting council requested a further report covering the issues raised in the submissions which will be presented at a Council meeting on 13 September.

To access the draft masterplan along with other key documents, images and links to Council reports and the survey data collected to date click here

by admin 9:03am, 22 Feb 2010

Elwood Beach Renourishment

The City of Port Phillip and Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) are working to safeguard Elwood Beach for the future.

The DSE will be investing over $3 million on the renourishment of Elwood Beach to ensure its future viability for the enjoyment of the whole community.

The DSE and Council would like to hear directly from you on the plans for the future of Elwood Beach. Come along to the community information meeting on the enhancement of Elwood Beach.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 2:38pm, 30 Jun 2010

Ormond Road PublicToilet

Council is seeking feedback on a proposed public toilet within the Ormond Road shopping precinct which has been identified in council’s public toilet strategy as having a shortage of facilities.

To have your say regarding this proposed public toilet facility and view the proposed sites please fill in this on-line survey. We welcome your feedback prior to the 30th July 2010.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 1:47pm, 12 Jul 2010

Intersection of Bay & Liardet Streets, Port Melbourne

Council are planning proposed improvements to the intersection of Bay and Liardet Streets in Port Melbourne. As part of its works, Council has engaged consultants to develop possible options to improve safety for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians.

249 community members answered a survey about the proposed improvements to the Bay & Liardet Street intersection. The survey results showed that 66.1% of respondents preferred Option 2 – Roundabouts. 18.5% of respondents did not like either option. Most of the respondents who did not like either option preferred traffic lights.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 3:48pm, 20 Jul 2010

Calling all cyclists

This is your chance to contribute your thoughts on all things cycling in Port Phillip.

Click here to complete the BikeScope Survey for your chance to win an $800 prize provided by St Kilda cycles!

The City of Port Phillip intends to use the responses to this survey to help support and inform future decisions on where to focus cycling programmes and projects within the municipality.

Bicycle Victoria and the City of Port Phillip invite all cyclists who ride in and through the municipality to complete this on-line BikeScope Survey, between 8 July and 15 August 2010.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 9:14am, 26 Jul 2010

Climate Conversations - draft policy documents for feedback

Council is working to implement more adaptable and resilient approaches to climate change and extreme weather incidents.

Council has released three draft planning documents for public feedback and commentary. For more information and to join the on-line discussion forum click here.

by admin 9:05am, 22 Feb 2010

Proposed Updates to Garden City & Fishermans Bend Estate Guidelines

Port Phillip Council is inviting you to comment on proposed updates to the Garden City and Fishermans Bend Estate Heritage Guidelines.

To view the proposed changes to the guidelines please click here.

The Council is proposing minor changes to the guidelines to ensure they are clear, effective and up to date. Click here to fill in an online submission form by 1 September 2010.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 2:30pm, 29 Jul 2010

Greening Port Phillip, An Urban Forest Approach - Draft

Thank you to all of you who participated in the series of consultations to develop a new strategy to guide future tree planting and management in Port Phillip.

Council adopted the Greening Port Phillip strategy on Monday 26th July.

Click here to view the online discussion forum and to find out more information.

If you would like a hard copy of the strategy sent out to you, please call ASSIST on 9209 6777.

by Have Your Say Coordinator 4:07pm, 6 May 2010

J.L. Murphy Reserve, Port Melbourne - planning for the future

Thank you to all of those who have participated in the series of consultations to develop a new masterplan and concept design for J.L. Murphy Reserve. So far we have had four community reference group meetings, two onsite community consultations and a paper/online survey.The high level of involvement from the community has been encouraging.

For more information such as key documents, images and video click here

by Have Your Say Coordinator 5:30pm, 12 Mar 2010

Small Poppy Neighbourhood Grants

LOVE YOUR ‘HOOD - KICK START YOUR IDEAS

LOCAL PEOPLE + GOOD IDEAS + ACTION = A BETTER NEIGHBOURHOOD

Small Poppy Neighbourhood Grants help local people have a positive impact on the look and feel of their neighbourhoods. Click here for more information or click here to become a Facebook fan.

by admin 5:16pm, 10 Mar 2010

Do you have suggestions for the 'Have Your Say' web pages?

Do you have ideas about how we can encourage more people to contribute their ideas and feedback to Council through the information and discussion forums here at 'Have Your Say' ?

Email your comments to Council's Community Governance Unit at commgovernance@portphillip.vic.gov.au

by Have Your Say Coordinator 1:57am, 25 Feb 2010